Rostock expects record at Christopher Street Day: 5000 participants!

Rostock expects record at Christopher Street Day: 5000 participants!

Rostock, Deutschland - It will be colorful and loud on Saturday, July 19, 2025, when the 23rd edition of Christopher Street Day (CSD) in Rostock invites both the population and visitors: inside from all over the country to celebrate diversity. This year's motto "We are everywhere. Never quiet again!" is a powerful sign of visibility and the rights of LGBTQ+people. According to [n-tv.de] (https://www.n-tv.de/regionales/mecklenburg-vorpommern/ thousands-zum-christopher-street-day-in-rostock-erwartet-article25911020.html), over 5,000 people are expected from 11.30 a.m.

Rostock's Mayor Eva-Maria Kröger (left) and the Federal Minister of Development Reem Alabali Radovan (SPD) will appear as speakers at the opening of the celebrations. The event is supplemented by a colorful demonstration train with five vehicles, which takes the route across the Lange Strasse to the city harbor.

a day for diversity

The Pride celebrations are not only a festival, but also have a deep political character. Since the Stonewall uprisings in New York in 1969, the CSD has served as a platform over the years to draw attention to the continued discrimination against LGBTQ+man. The first CSD in Germany took place in Münster in 1972 and has since developed into an important part of the LGBTQI+movement, such as prosieben.de describes. One thing is certain: the CSD goes beyond a pure party and is an important event that sets a sign of equality.

After the train, the official program in the city harbor will begin around 2 p.m., where numerous events, entertainment and opportunities for exchange are waiting for the participants. In the evening, the M. A. U. Club invites you to the final party, while the stage 602 also creates a good atmosphere. These platforms not only offer the opportunity to celebrate, but also to stand together for the rights and visibility of the queer community.

A look over the borders

The CSD has established itself worldwide and is celebrated in many countries under the term "Pride Days". The different countries have their own traditions and appointments that find their place in the variety of LGBTQ+movement. Numerous CSD events take place in Germany in 2024, including a street festival in Cologne from July 19 to 21, which has over 60 hours of program. This shows that the CSD is an important link in the community that creates both local and international connections, as the NotStr8ight emphasizes.

The CSD in Rostock is not only a celebration, but also a strong sign for the struggle for equality and acceptance. If you have never been there, you shouldn't miss the opportunity! It becomes a day full of colors, music and a strong community that stands for your rights and celebrates life. Sit the date in the calendar and be part of this special experience!